Senate Rejects Base Closings Call In 66-33 Vote
Congress killed plans for two more base closing rounds in 1999 and 2001. The Senate vote blocks Clinton administration proposals, arguing home-state jobs take priority over Pentagon savings, with lawmakers from both parties weighing modernization and economic impacts.
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Boy runs miles to save grandpa in swampy woods
Nine year old Michael Adkins trekked three miles through thick woods to reach a store and summon help for his grandfather Gerald Hoyle who collapsed from chest pains after ATV trouble. Hoyle, who calls him Buddy, credits the boy with saving his life as rescuers reached the scene near Orwell, New York. Officials plan a plaque to honor Michael for his bravery.
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Oprah to reveal weight loss secrets on video release
Oprah Winfrey allows a film crew to document her meals and workouts for a video due September 30. Proceeds will aid A Better Chance, a Boston based program funding education for needy children.
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House fight over arts agency pitsNEA funding against block grants
The House deliberates a plan to abolish the National Endowment for the Arts and send $80 million to states via block grants while a vote on restoring NEA funding faces opposition. NEA backers say the move may trigger a veto threat from the White House as Clinton had requested $136 million for the agency.
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Gretzky vows to keep skating with Rangers
Wayne Gretzky 36 says he can still contribute to the New York Rangers after 18 NHL seasons, taking his career one year at a time. At the Official All Star Cafe he gave skating pointers to Philadelphia youngsters, noting kids care more for autographs than attention.
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